Garcinia oligantha

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is situated in the family Clusiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Garcinia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the tropical Hainan province. It is also found throughout the broader China Southeast region. Moving into Southeast Asia, the species extends into the Indo-China territory. Specifically, its habitat includes the country of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Garcinia oligantha is characterized by its specific altitudinal distribution within its native habitat, where it thrives across a diverse vertical gradient. This species is typically found inhabiting environments ranging from a minimum elevation of 200 m AMSL to a maximum elevation of 1200 m AMSL. Throughout its natural range, the plant maintains a mean elevation of approximately 700 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-elevation ecological zones. This altitudinal positioning influences the specific microclimates, moisture levels, and soil compositions to which the species is adapted, playing a critical role in its distribution and survival within the forest ecosystem.

Elevational range max:

1200 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

700 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Garcinia oligantha is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons and maintains its biological functions over a long lifespan. As a perennial species, it does not follow the rapid, single-season cycle of annuals or the two-year pattern of biennials; instead, it establishes a permanent structural presence in its habitat, undergoing continuous developmental stages including vegetative growth, maturation, and periodic reproductive phases. This extended lifecycle allows the plant to invest significant energy into robust woody structures and complex root systems, facilitating long-term survival and the ability to produce fruit and flowers across various years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Garcinia oligantha is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically classified as a shrub. This plant typically exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit, though it maintains a structured presence within its habitat. In terms of stature, the plant reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum of 3 meters, with an average plant height of approximately 2 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

3 m

Plant height mean:

2 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological characteristics of the foliage in Garcinia oligantha are defined by specific morphological dimensions that influence its photosynthetic capacity and transpiration rates. The leaves exhibit a distinct range of longitudinal development, with minimum lengths reaching 5 cm and maximum lengths extending up to 8 cm, resulting in a calculated mean leaf length of 6.5 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width varies from a minimum of 1.5 cm to a maximum of 3.5 cm. These specific dimensions in length and width determine the surface area available for gas exchange and light interception, playing a critical role in the plant's metabolic efficiency and overall growth patterns.

Leaf length max:

8 cm

Leaf length mean:

6.5 cm

Leaf length min:

5 cm

Leaf width max:

3.5 cm

Leaf width min:

1.5 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Garcinia oligantha is centered on the development of its fruit, which exhibits specific morphological variations in size. The fruit length within this species demonstrates a defined range, with a minimum measurement of 1.5 cm and a maximum measurement reaching up to 1.8 cm. On average, the fruit length is recorded at 1.65 cm, reflecting the typical dimensions of the reproductive structures produced by the plant.

Fruit length max:

1.8 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.65 cm

Fruit length min:

1.5 cm

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Garcinia oligantha has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Volatile oil.

Volatile oil

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Activities

Garcinia oligantha has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antimalarial, Antitumor, Neuroprotective.

Analgesic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antibacterial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antimalarial

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Antitumor

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Neuroprotective

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Garcinia oligantha has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Cancer, inflammation, toothache.

Cancer

1. Bioorganic chemistry

Inflammation

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Toothache

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology